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Inspection & Investigation Curriculum
Electronic, online, and handbook versions of these manuals are not permitted for this course. The IFSTA Fire
Inspection and Code Enforcement Manual (7th edition) and Study Guide are included in the course fee. They
will be mailed upon acceptance in the course. The pre-course assignment, prior to the first day of class, must
be read and completed.
Application Procedure: Students must complete the SCFA Registration Form and the NFPA Certified Fire
Inspector I Application and submit them to the Resident Registrar, at least 30 days prior to start of class.
Retest Procedure: If a student fails to achieve a minimum score of 70 on the final examination, the student
must schedule a retest by completing the Certified Fire Inspector I Retest Application and submitting it to the
OSFM training coordinator. The fee for the retest is $75 and must be paid prior to taking the retest. If the student
does not achieve a minimum score of 70 on the retest, the student must retake the entire course. The
cost for retaking the course is the same as the original registration.
3228 NFPA PLANS EXAMINER I
This four-day course is a national certification program designed to equip the student with the skills necessary
to conduct a successful plan review of fire-related systems and components. It is recognized in all 50
states and in several foreign countries. It is prepared in accordance with NFPA 1031, Standard for Professional
Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner. It involves a 24-hour plus classroom session ending with a
four-hour written examination, plus a practical phase that includes five required plan reviews. These practical
plan reviews are conducted in the student’s home jurisdiction and submitted for review to the S.C. OSFM.
Inspection & Investigation
Prerequisite: None. NFPA Certified Fire Inspector I (Course 3226) is recommended. However, a pre-course
assignment will be sent to each student upon class acceptance which must be completed before first day of
class.
Hours: 28 plus
Fees: $375 in-state and $450 out-of state/industrial. Fees must be prepaid at time of registration, and are not
refundable after registration cutoff date. (Course registration does not include dorm room or meals)
Students: Minimum-10, maximum-25
Registration Cut Off: Registration for this course has a 30-day cut off. All registrations must be received 30
days prior to start of course. This allows time for the pre-course material to be received and completed.
Textbook Information: Code books are not provided as part of this course. All such books are the responsibility
of the student. Students are responsible for bringing the correct editions of NFPA Codes and Standards
as listed below. The correct books and editions will be verified on the first day of class. NFPA publications
may be purchased from the SCFA at a special discount package price as indicated, if needed.
PACKAGE PRICE: $90 for set of four
• NFPA 1, 2009 edition
• NFPA 13, 2007 edition
• NFPA 72, 2007 Edition
• NFPA 101, 2009 Edition
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